GHR Healthcare is hiring: NICU | RN in Charleston

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Overview

Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Charleston, SC. Advance your nursing career with a high-demand NICU RN position in Charleston, South Carolina (zip code 29401). Join a top-rated Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at a leading regional referral and Magnet hospital, providing expert care to premature and critically ill neonates. Charleston offers historic charm, a vibrant waterfront, and a welcoming healthcare community—making it a prime destination for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs and professional growth.

Key Details

• Job Title: Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift
• Location: Charleston, SC 29401 (South Carolina nursing jobs)
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1530 - $1640
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse (locum tenens)
• Facility: Level IV NICU, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet Hospital, Teaching Facility
• Start Date: October 6, 2025
• End Date: January 5, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts per week (7:00pm – 7:30am)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period, holiday rotation
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs
• Patient Ratios: 1:2, 1:3, or 1:4 based on acuity
• Charting System: Epic EMR

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina or Multi-State/Compact RN License (pending license considered with proof of application)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Level IV NICU nursing experience (Level III considered case-by-case)
• Certifications required: BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• Clinical skills: IV vasopressors, isolation precautions, arterial line management, central line care, neonatal feeding methods, management of neonates <24-28 weeks, dysrhythmia interpretation, ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), UAC/UVC, surfactants, steroids
• First-time travel nurses not accepted

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized, goal-directed patient care to neonates and families in a high-acuity NICU environment
• Monitor and manage premature and critically ill infants, including those requiring ECMO/CRRT and surgical support
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures and interventions as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to other nursing units within scope as required
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations
• Accurately document patient care using Epic EMR
• Support infant home monitoring program for discharged NICU patients

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: www.ghrhealthcare.com

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